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Raffles Dubai vs Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Raffles Dubai is preferred by most reviewers compared to Roda Al Murooj. Raffles Dubai comes in at #2 in Dubai with positive reviews from 13 publications such as Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Concierge.
Raffles Dubai
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
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Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $327 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This pyramid-shape luxury property is attached to Wafi City shopping mall and merges Asian style with an Egyptian aesthetic."
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Concierge
"The external kitsch conceals some of Dubai's largest, most stylish hotel rooms, all 248 loftlike in feel with oversized terrace balconies."
i
When to go: November through March, to avoid the desert heat.
Fodor's
"The crowning glory of Wafi City's ancient Egyptian design theme, this majestic glass pyramid houses a classy 5-star hotel."
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Insight Guides
"Spectacular hotel housed in a giant pyramid, with a mix of quirky Egyptian theming and cool Asian designs, plus superb facilities including huge gardens, a gorgeous spa and some excellent restaurants and bars."
DK Eyewitness
"The Middle East’s first Raffles combines warmth and luxury with impeccable service."
Swissotel Al Murooj Dubai
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
Lonely Planet
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Al Saffa St., PO Box 117546, Dubai 117546, United Arab Emirates
From $95 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Regular guests like the comfortable rooms and personable but professional service, while expats have taken a liking to the many relaxed restaurants and cafés on site."
Rough Guide
"In a handy location between Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Mall, this sprawling establishment feels more like a traditional resort than a business hotel."
Time Out
"Literally opposite Dubai Mall, the hotel’s a great family base for exploring all that the city has to offer."
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Star Service
"Designed to capture the feel of an urban oasis, this hotel's exterior takes on a tropical feel that carries into a sophisticated interior."
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i
Registration is quick and efficient, although staffers are known to mistakenly overlook special requests on occasion.
Lonely Planet
"Although catering largely for a business clientele, the Al-Murooj also has plenty in store for leisure travellers, including several pools, a resort-style layout and a fine fitness centre."
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